PMMSY Freshwater Aquaculture Inputs
By Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India
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Quick Answer
PMMSY input-cost support of ₹1.60–2.40 lakh per hectare for the first crop in newly built freshwater ponds.
- Funding amount
- ₹1.6L – ₹2.4L
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this subsidy
Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the Department of Fisheries funds the input cost of the first crop in newly constructed freshwater ponds and tanks — composite fish culture, scampi, pangasius, tilapia and similar systems (item 1.5 of the scheme's activity list).
The benchmarked unit cost is ₹4.00 lakh per hectare, covering seed, feed and other production inputs. Government assistance is ₹1.60 lakh per hectare for a general beneficiary and ₹2.40 lakh per hectare for an SC/ST/Women beneficiary. It is a one-time support for the initial crop, not a recurring operating subsidy, and is claimed alongside the pond-construction activity.
Proposals are filed with the State/UT Fisheries Department.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Fisheries is the Government of India department for fisheries and aquaculture. It sits under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and is based in New Delhi. It is not an incubator and does not run cohorts. It runs central schemes, the main…
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- Amount
- ₹1.6L – ₹2.4L
What You Get
One-time assistance towards seed, feed and other inputs for the initial crop in a newly constructed freshwater pond or tank, benchmarked at ₹4.00 lakh per hectare. A general beneficiary receives ₹1.60 lakh per hectare; an SC/ST or woman beneficiary receives ₹2.40 lakh per hectare. Applicable to composite fish culture, scampi, pangasius, tilapia and similar culture systems.
- Disbursement
- Milestone Based
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
State/UT Fisheries Departments appraise proposals against PMMSY activity norms and unit costs, prioritise them within the approved Annual Action Plan outlay, and forward them for sanction. Physical verification of the created asset precedes release of assistance.
Application Process
- 1
Prepare proposal
Prepare an input-cost proposal for the newly constructed pond at the ₹4.00 lakh per hectare benchmark.
You - 2
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this activity pay for?
Input costs — seed, feed and other production inputs — for the initial crop in a newly constructed freshwater pond or tank.
How much is the assistance?
₹1.60 lakh per hectare for general beneficiaries and ₹2.40 lakh per hectare for SC/ST and women beneficiaries, against a ₹4.00 lakh per hectare unit cost.
Can I claim it every year?
No. The support is for the initial crop in newly constructed ponds or tanks only.
Which culture systems qualify?
Freshwater aquaculture including composite fish culture, scampi, pangasius and tilapia.
Where do I apply?
Through your State or UT Fisheries Department under PMMSY.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- ₹154.57 crore fisheries projects approved for Jammu and Kashmir under PMMSYnewsonair.gov.in · 2 months ago
Source: Google News aggregated
